What's up Fayetteville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Fayetteville families mourn after 4 shot and killed in eight days (abc11.com) — Fayetteville residents are reeling after four separate fatal shootings in just over a week, leaving families grieving and police stressing there's no evidence the cases are connected. Investigators have made arrests in two killings while urging tips in the others, as community advocates call for deeper efforts to address violence, mental health, and support for struggling families.
2. 10 Hidden Breakfast Spots In Fayetteville, North Carolina Most Visitors Overlook (newsbreak.com) — Fayetteville diners have a deep bench of under-the-radar breakfast spots, from old-school Elm Street diners to long-running family restaurants on Raeford, Ramsey, and Hope Mills roads. This guide walks you through ten local favorites, complete with addresses, hours, and signature dishes, so you can plan your next morning out like a longtime regular.
3. Concourse 107 returns to downtown Fayetteville with a broader vision (fayobserver.com) — A revived Concourse 107 is reopening on Hay Street, giving Fayetteville artists and writers a downtown gallery and literary hub that blends visual art with curated books. With a grand opening planned for Oct. 15 and youth-focused programming, podcasts, and collaborative exhibits, the space aims to spotlight local talent and deepen the city's creative community.
4. Cheapest gas stations in Fayetteville, North Carolina (wataugademocrat.com) — If you're filling up in Fayetteville today, this list highlights where regular gas is cheapest, including several Walmart, Murphy, and Sam's Club locations around town. Prices range from $3.68 in nearby Hope Mills to $3.78 on Raeford and Bragg boulevards, giving you clear options to save a few cents per gallon right now.
5. Fayetteville selects Samet to rebuild Fire Station No. 4 (ncconstructionnews.com) — Fayetteville City Council has chosen Samet Corporation to manage rebuilding Fire Station No. 4 on Bragg Boulevard, aiming to improve emergency response for about 5,000 nearby homes. Demolition of the partially built station is expected to start this fall after earlier construction was halted over inadequate work, with a construction manager-at-risk contract and $400,000 in preconstruction services on the table.
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